By Stuart Kerr | [Current Date]
Breaking News Highlights
Landmark Law: First comprehensive AI regulation passed 523-46 in EU Parliament.
Banned Applications: Real-time facial recognition in public, emotion detection in workplaces.
ChatGPT Rules: Mandatory disclosure when content is AI-generated (effective July 2025).
What the AI Act Means for Tech Giants
1. Transparency Requirements
OpenAI, Google, and Meta must:
✅ Label all AI-generated text/video/audio with visible watermarks.
✅ Disclose training data sources for models like GPT-4.
Penalty: Fines up to 7% of global revenue for violations.
2. High-Risk AI Restrictions
Banned Immediately:
Social scoring systems (e.g., China-style citizen ratings).
AI tools that manipulate human behavior (e.g., addictive TikTok algorithms).
Strictly Regulated:
Resume-scanning HR tools must prove anti-bias testing.
3. Deepfake Crackdown
Political deepfakes require "This is fake" labels 48 hours before elections.
Porn platforms must implement AI-generated content blockers.
Industry Reactions
OpenAI: "We welcome clear guidelines but worry about innovation slowdown."
European Startups: Celebrate leveled playing field vs. US tech giants.
US Response: White House announces similar bill draft within 90 days.
How Businesses Should Prepare
Audit AI Tools for compliance (sponsored link to AI governance software like Trustible).
Train Teams on watermarking standards (partner with ComplianceWeek for webinars).
Monitor Updates: Some rules phase in through 2026.
Pro Tip: Use AI detection tools (affiliate link to Originality.ai) to pre-check content.
